JP4191596B2 - Sanitary napkin having bonded wipes - Google Patents

Abstract

An absorbent article, preferably a sanitary napkin, having a body-facing side, a garment-facing side, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side margins. The sanitary napkin comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and said backsheet. A pair of flaps are provided, each flap extending from a longitudinal side margin and each of the flaps are folded over the topsheet in a topsheet facing relationship. Means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship have a wipe article associated therewith. In a preferred embodiment the means for maintaining the flaps in the topsheet facing relationship comprises a release strip and the wipe article comprises a wet wipe. In a further embodiment, the absorbent article is an individually packaged sanitary napkin having a releasable wrapper affixed to the backsheet adhesive, and provided in a tri-folded package.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sanitary napkin, and more particularly to a sanitary napkin having a flap. More particularly, the present invention relates to the packaging of sanitary napkins having bonded wipes.

  Sanitary napkins having flaps extending outward from the longitudinal side edges are well known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,589,876 issued to Van Tilburg on May 20, 1986, and Van Tilburg on August 18, 1987. U.S. Pat. No. 4,687,478 discloses a preferred sanitary napkin having a flap and is incorporated herein by reference to describe a particularly preferred sanitary napkin structure with a flap.

  In order to save space during packaging, i.e. during the period between the manufacture of the sanitary napkin and its intended first use by the wearer, such sanitary napkin flaps are generally folded. , Overlaid on the backsheet. Upon initial use by the wearer, the flap is usually unfolded to facilitate attachment of the sanitary napkin to the wearer's undergarment. In general, an adhesive placed between the backsheet and the flap adhesive release paper is used to keep the flap in a folded configuration before the wearer first uses the sanitary napkin.

  Several attempts have been made to provide alternative means for maintaining the flaps in the desired configuration prior to the first use of the sanitary napkin by the wearer. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,759,754 issued to Corpman on July 26, 1988 can be used to maintain the flaps in the desired arrangement overlying the backsheet during packaging. An adhesive tab is disclosed. U.S. Pat. No. 4,701,178, issued to Glaug et al. On Oct. 20, 1987, describes a single release strip covering the adhesive located in the center of the backsheet and the top of the release strip. Discloses a sanitary napkin in which the flap is folded.

  One successful alternative for maintaining the flaps in the desired position prior to first use is shown in US Pat. No. 5,800,654 issued to Davis et al. On September 1, 1998. Which is incorporated herein by reference. Davis et al. Teaches a sanitary napkin wrapped in a flap folded over a topsheet and a single release strip bridging the adhesive of the flap. Thus, the user may first place a sanitary napkin in the crotch area of his underwear using the provided center adhesive. The user then simply peels off a single release strip that bridges the folded flap and folds the flap around the edge of the crotch portion of the undergarment.

  The Davis et al. Packaging configuration not only maintains the flaps in the desired position prior to use, but also maintains the clean hygiene and appearance of the sheet that contacts the body of the sanitary napkin. This is important because users are generally interested in such cleanliness. This concern for cleanliness extends beyond the sanitary napkin itself. Users of such sanitary napkins often consider it necessary or desirable to clean the body area associated with wearing the sanitary napkin. For example, when replacing a sanitary napkin, the user may wish to wipe the vaginal area with a suitable cleaning implement, such as a wipe or a wipe article such as a disposable taole.

  Several attempts have been made to provide disposable wipes with sanitary napkins. For example, US Pat. No. 5,569,230 issued to Fisher et al. On Oct. 29, 1996, which is incorporated by reference and incorporated herein by reference, has individually packaged cleansing wipes. A packaged sanitary napkin is disclosed. The wipe can be packaged in flaps located on various different parts of the package. However, this configuration has certain drawbacks when the sanitary napkin is not formed as an individual package. Also, as well as the expense of providing such extra packaging material, the associated process can be prohibitive for commercially viable products.

  Other attempts have been made to provide pre-wrapped wet taole with sanitary napkins. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,572, issued to Herrera on July 18, 1989, is sealed in a stretched sheath releasably attached to an impermeable member of a sanitary napkin. Teaching Taolet. However, the configuration shown requires significant substances and components to be added to the sanitary napkin. Similarly, before putting a sanitary napkin on the underwear during use, the user must remove the wipe and use it, which is inconvenient and even more cumbersome when ease of use and separation are preferred. ing.

Because of the delicate nature of changing sanitary napkins in many non-ideal environments, such as in public toilets, it is desirable to provide wipes that can be used with sanitary napkins that are simple and convenient to use.
Furthermore, it is desirable to provide a wipe for use with a sanitary napkin in a commercially viable manner, i.e., in a manner that does not make the product cost prohibitive on the market.
Further provided is a sanitary napkin having a flap arrangement that promotes cleanliness of the top sheet of the sanitary napkin while being packaged and handled by the wearer prior to the first use of the sanitary napkin; If desired, it is desirable to provide the user with a means to conveniently and easily use the wipe.
Finally, the vagina that provides a convenient means for handling the flaps from the packaged arrangement to the arrangement in which the flaps are used during wearing, and does not inconvenience the user by introducing additional time consuming steps It is desirable to provide a wiping wipe.

  An absorbent article is disclosed. The absorbent article is preferably a sanitary napkin having a body facing surface, a garment facing surface, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side edges. The sanitary napkin includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet bonded to the top sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet. A pair of flaps are provided, each flap extending from the longitudinal side edge and folded over the topsheet in a relationship facing the topsheet. Means for maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet include a combined wipe. In a preferred embodiment, the means for maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet comprises a release strip and the wiped article comprises a wet wipe. In a further embodiment, the absorbent article is an individually packaged sanitary napkin having a peelable wrapper affixed to the backsheet adhesive and is provided in a tri-fold package.

  Although the specification concludes with claims that particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed the present invention will be better understood by the following description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same elements, the similar parts are indicated by prime symbols, the related parts are indicated by alphabets, and the adhesive is indicated by imaginary lines.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention comprises a disposable absorbent article, particularly a sanitary napkin 20. The sanitary napkin 20 is used to collect vaginal excretion such as menstrual blood and prevents such excrement from contaminating the wearer's clothing. The sanitary napkin 20 includes a liquid permeable top sheet 22, a liquid impermeable back sheet 24, an absorbent core 26 between the top sheet 22 and the back sheet 24, and a longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20. It features at least one flap 28 that extends, and preferably two flaps 28 that face symmetrically, one extending from each longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20. The outer edge of the sanitary napkin 20 is defined by two longitudinal side edges 30 and two lateral side edges 32.

  A means such as an adhesive is coupled to the sanitary napkin 20 for releasably attaching the sanitary napkin 20 to the wearer's undergarment. Adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesives are suitable for this purpose. A number of other equivalent means may also be used. For example, adhesives that are not pressure sensitive adhesives, hook-type fasteners such as VELCRO, selectively such as those described in US Pat. Nos. 5,662,758 and 6,099,940 An activated attachment material is also suitable. Adhesives are most commonly used as attachment means for currently marketed sanitary napkins, so the attachment means is described in terms of adhesives. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that this is not only such means, but many equivalent attachment means are possible.

  Each flap 28 may have its own adhesive patch 40. Preferably such an adhesive 40 is bonded to the surface of the flap 28 that contacts the wearer's undergarment. That is, each flap has a garment-facing surface or portion that contacts the wearer's underwear during use. As will be understood from the description herein, the garment contact surface of the flap 28 is the portion that contacts the outside of the wearer's undergarment when folded during use. The central portion of the sanitary napkin 20 intermediate the flap 28 may also have an adhesive 42 bonded to the region of the central portion of the sanitary napkin 20 that contacts the wearer's underwear. Such adhesive 42 is preferentially bonded to the outward facing surface of the backsheet 24.

  The sanitary napkin 20 has a longitudinal centerline 34 that conceptually divides the sanitary napkin 20 into two halves that generally face the left and right contrasts. As used herein, the term “longitudinal” refers to an imaginary line, axis, or direction of the sanitary napkin 20, which generally is the longitudinal side edge 30 of the napkin. And in a row with a vertical plane that bisects the standing wearer's body into left and right halves. The term “lateral” refers to an imaginary line, axis, or direction that is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal direction in the plane of the sanitary napkin 20, and is generally laterally along the wearer.

  Considering the components in more detail with reference to FIG. 1, the topsheet 22 is a garment component that faces and contacts the wearer's body and receives bodily excretion. The topsheet 22 should be liquid permeable, flexible to the skin and non-irritating. As used herein, the term “flexible” refers to a material that is compliant and easily adapts to the shape of the body or reacts by deforming easily in the presence of external forces. Preferably, the topsheet 22 is noise free and provides the wearer with messiness. The topsheet 22 should be hygienic and clean in appearance, and should be slightly opaque to conceal the bodily waste collected and absorbed by the core 26.

  The topsheet 22 should further exhibit good bleed-through and rewet characteristics, allowing the topsheet 22 to penetrate body excretion quickly to the core 26 but through the topsheet 22 to the wearer's skin. Never come back. A suitable topsheet 22 may be made from a nonwoven material or a perforated polyolefin film. The top sheet 22 has a plurality of openings and allows liquids deposited thereon to pass to the core 26. Such an opening may or may not be present in the flap 28. About 5 to about 60% open area, generally about 25% open area, and holes having a thickness of about 0.01 to about 0.05 mm before drilling and about 0.46 to 0.51 mm after drilling A perforated polyolefin film topsheet 22 is preferred.

  If necessary, a surfactant may be sprayed onto the topsheet 22 to increase fluid penetration into the core 26. Surfactants should generally be nonionic and non-irritating to the skin. A density of about 0.01 mg surfactant per square centimeter in the area of the topsheet 22 is preferred. A suitable surfactant is sold as Pegosperse 200ML by Glyco Chemical, Inc. (Greenwich, Conn.).

  Particularly suitable topsheets 22 are issued to U.S. Pat. No. 4,342,314 issued to Radel et al. On August 3, 1982, and Ahr et al. On July 31, 1984. U.S. Pat. No. 4,463,045, which are incorporated herein by reference to disclose a particularly preferred technique for liquid permeable topsheets. A topsheet 22 made from an apertured film model X-3265 or model P1552 sold by Tredegar (Terre Haute, IN) has been found to work well.

  The backsheet 24 may be a flexible, liquid resistant, preferably liquid impervious material such as a polyolefin film. The backsheet 24 is collected by the sanitary napkin 20, and excreta contained therein, particularly excrement absorbed by the core 26, leaks from the sanitary napkin 20 and soils the wearer's clothing and bedding. prevent. Preferably, the backsheet 24 is noise free and provides the wearer with a messiness.

  The backsheet 24 may also be impermeable to malodorous gases generated by absorbed bodily excretion so that the malodor does not leak and is not noticed by the wearer. A low density polyethylene backsheet 24 having a thickness of about 0.01 to about 0.05 mm, preferably about 0.02 mm has been found to work well. A polyethylene film such as that sold under the model XP-39385 by Tredegar has been found to be particularly suitable for the backsheet 24. The backsheet 24 may also allow gas or vapor to pass therethrough (ie, breathable) while resisting the passage of liquids.

  Further, the backsheet 24 may be made from a soft cloth-like material that is hydrophobic with respect to the topsheet 22, for example, a polyester or polyolefin fiber backsheet 24 works well. Particularly suitable materials for the backsheet 24, such as soft cloth, include a thin piece of polyester nonwoven material and a film as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,476,180 issued to Wnuk, supra. It is a laminated body.

  In a particularly preferred embodiment, the backsheet 24 is slightly larger than the topsheet 22 and the intermediate absorbent core 26. In such embodiments, the topsheet 22 and the intermediate absorbent core 26 have a radial edge of about 0.5 cm to about 1.5 cm, preferably about 1.0 cm, from the side edges of the topsheet 22. The periphery is surrounded by the backsheet 24 having the same. If the core 26 is overloaded or otherwise the sanitary napkin 20 does not function, this profile protects the edge area. In such embodiments, the backsheet 24 and the flap 28 are preferably single and coextensive. The topsheet 22 and the backsheet 24 are preferentially joined together at the periphery preferentially using known techniques, and the entire outer edge of the sanitary napkin 20 is surrounded by such joining, or the outer The peripheral part is partially joined at the side. The term “joined” refers to a state in which the first member or component is affixed or connected directly or indirectly to the second member or component, which in turn is the second member or component. Affixed or connected to an intermediate member or component that is affixed or connected to the component. The joined state between the first member or component and the second member or component is intended to preserve the life of the sanitary napkin 20. Conversely, a component is considered “removably affixed” if the component may be pulled apart and separated from each other without either breaking or unintentional undue deformation.

  A joined arrangement that captures the core 26 between the topsheet 22 and backsheet 24 and provides a single assembly is preferred. Such an assembly has two main faces facing each other, one defined by a topsheet 22 and one defined by a backsheet 24.

  The outwardly facing surface of the backsheet 24 may further comprise means 42 for attaching the sanitary napkin 20 to the wearer's underwear. For this purpose, it has generally been found that the pressure sensitive adhesive 42 works well. Preferably, the strip of adhesive 42 oriented in the longitudinal direction provides good protection either on the front side or the back side of the sanitary napkin 20 and is separated from the wearer's underwear. The adhesive strip 42 may be continuous or intermittent. A particularly preferred arrangement utilizes two longitudinally oriented strips 42, one on each side of the longitudinal centerline 34. Of course, any of the attachment alternatives discussed above may be utilized. Any desired means such as adhesive 42 may be applied in the desired pattern.

  The absorbent core 26 is a means for collecting and containing bodily excretion, particularly menstrual blood, deposited thereon or otherwise passing through the liquid permeable topsheet 22. The core 26 is a component of the sanitary napkin 20 that receives and holds bodily excretion. The core 26 is comfortable and non-irritating to the skin. The core 26 may be square or hourglass shaped. The core 26 preferably has two facing faces, one facing the backsheet 24 and one facing the topsheet 22.

  Suitable materials for the core 26 include a combination of air felt, such as cellulose wadding, with fibrous comminition pulp, tissue paper layers, and absorbent gelling material. If tissue paper core 26 is selected, the sanitary napkin 20 made in accordance with US Pat. No. 4,191,609 issued March 4, 1980 to Trokhan and described herein. Tissue paper, which is incorporated herein by reference to show a particularly preferred tissue paper core structure. If it is desired to incorporate an absorbent gelling material into the core 26 of the sanitary napkin 20, it is made in accordance with US Pat. No. Re32,649 issued April 19, 1988 to Brandt et al. Absorbent gelling materials, which are cited by reference to show the gelling material and incorporated herein, are preferred. A suitable laminate of absorbent gelling material and tissue may be purchased under the model number L535 from Grain Processing Corporation (Muscatine, Iowa).

  The core 26 need not have a total absorption capacity that is much greater than the total amount of bodily excretion absorbed. The core 26 is preferably narrow and thin, and is comfortable to the wearer. For the embodiments described herein, the capacity of the core 26 should be at least about 2 g of a 0.9% saline solution. A suitable saline solution is sold by the Travenol Laboratories (Deerfield, Ill.).

  The core 26 should be sized to fit the topsheet 22 and backsheet 24. The core 26 is preferably disposed between the topsheet 22 and the backsheet 24 to prevent the absorbent material of the core 26 from tearing or separating while the sanitary napkin 20 is worn, and the bodily excretion Are reliably accommodated. This arrangement also serves to provide a single collection. The sanitary napkin 20 is preferably measured with a comparator gauge having a test weight of about 80.0 g and a comparator foot of about 10 g having a diameter of about 2.54 cm and a contact surface area of about 5.1 square centimeters. Sometimes having a thickness of less than about 4 mm, more preferably less than about 2 mm. Similarly, the sanitary napkin 20 of the present invention should have a topsheet 22 surface area of at least about 100 square centimeters to prevent excreted fluids from moving out of the target area.

  The core 26 may be preferentially joined to the top sheet 22 and may be joined to the back sheet 24. Bonding is preferentially achieved by adhesively bonding the core 26 to the topsheet 22 or backsheet 24. Such an adhesive (not shown) may be applied in a suitable spreading pattern such as spirals or longitudinally oriented beads. The adhesive should be resistant to surfactants and low pressure sensitive so that it does not stick to the wearer's skin.

  The sanitary napkin 20 also includes a flap 28 that extends from the longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20, and preferably one flap 28 extends from each longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20. The flap 28 has a proximal end 36 that generally coincides with a junction that attaches the flap 28 to the longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20, or the proximal end 36 of the flap 28 has a longitudinal side edge 30. May be joined to the sanitary napkin 20 at other positions juxtaposed with each other. The flap 28 extends laterally outward from the sanitary napkin 20 and terminates at a distal end 38 that represents the portion of the flap 28 furthest from the longitudinal axis 34 of the sanitary napkin 20. The flap 28 may be any desired shape having one preferred shape shown in FIG.

The flap 28 is laterally outward of the longitudinal centerline 34 and center portion of the sanitary napkin 20. As used herein, the term “central portion” refers to an intermediate, particularly laterally intermediate portion of the sanitary napkin 20 and is defined by the proximal end 36 of the flap 28.
The flap 28 may be composed of an integral, adjacent stretch of the topsheet 22, the backsheet 24, or a laminate of both. Alternatively, the flap 28 may be made from a separate and independent piece of material joined to the longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20. Each flap 28 has one surface that is generally coextensive with the topsheet 22 and opposite surfaces that are generally coextensive with the backsheet 24. A line having transverse components can be drawn from the central portion of each of the topsheet 22 or backsheet 24, the line intersecting the side edge 30 or 32 at the outer edge of the sanitary napkin 20. Such a surface is considered to have the same spread as the top sheet 22 or the back sheet 24.
The flap 28 preferably has means 40 for attaching one side of the flap 28 to the wearer's undergarment or other flap 28. The attachment means may be a pressure sensitive adhesive 40. Any of the plurality of attachment mechanisms described above as suitable as attachment means for the sanitary napkin 20 is also suitable as the flap 28. Such means include attachment mechanisms described in US Pat. Nos. 5,662,758 and 6,099,940.

  If a pressure sensitive adhesive 40 is selected, it should be placed on the surface of a flap 28 that is generally coextensive with the backsheet 24 and when the flap 28 is wrapped around the crotch portion of the wearer's underwear The adhesive 40 contacts the outside of the wearer's underwear. A generally square patch of size about 25 mm x 20 mm of the adhesive 40 on each flap 28 works well. Any other pattern is suitable as the adhesive pattern on the flap 28. For example, an adhesive stripe or other intermittent pattern is suitable. There may be a groove between the attachment means on the flap 28, which may be provided on the backsheet 24 of the main body portion of the sanitary napkin 20. Alternatively, such an attachment mechanism (such as an adhesive) may be continuous without a groove from the flap to the backsheet of the main body portion. A suitable pressure sensitive adhesive 40 is sold as Century Adhesive A305-4 as a 0.02 mm path by Anchor Continental, Inc., 3 Sigma (Covington, Ohio). ing.

  For packaging and for transportation and sale, the flaps 28 are folded over the topsheet 22 into an arrangement having a relationship facing the topsheet of FIGS. If a line generally perpendicular to the plane of the sanitary napkin 20 is drawn outward from the topsheet 22 to delimit either side of the flap 28, the flap 28 is considered to be in a relationship facing the topsheet. Because the flap 28 is preferably folded near a longitudinal line that generally coincides with the proximal end 36 of the flap 28, the maximum area of the topsheet 22 may be covered by the flap 28. This provides a larger area of the topsheet 22 that is protectively covered by the flap 28, particularly the area of the topsheet 22 that generally matches the wearer's vagina, so that the hygienic and clean appearance of the topsheet 22 and State is maintained. The flap 28 is folded near a line generally coincident with the proximal edge 36, the flap 28 is in contact with the topsheet 22, or the like between the distal end 38 and the proximal end 36 of the flap 28. There is no need for folding. The flap 28 faces the topsheet 22 and covers it, helps to prevent external contaminants from easily contaminating the portion of the topsheet 22 covered by the flap 28, and the sanitary napkin 20 provides underwear The flap 28 is easy to handle when attached to it and need only be easily spread by the wearer.

  When the flap 28 is folded into the configuration of FIG. 1, the adhesive patch 40 is exposed on the surface of the flap 28 that is generally coextensive with the backsheet 24. In order to prevent contamination and blocking of the patch 40, the adhesive patch 40 of each flap 28 may be covered with a separate and dedicated piece of release strip 46.

Various embodiments of the release strip 46 described herein may be advantageously made from kraft paper, calendered paper, or other materials well known in the art for such purposes. Roll paper or machined paper with a basis weight of about 40.7 × 10 ³ kg (25 pounds / 3,000 square feet) per square meter works well. However, the invention disclosed and claimed herein is in no way limited to the selection of specific materials.
Preferably, the surface of the release strip 46 that contacts the adhesive patch 40 has a release coating such as silicon to facilitate removal of the release strip 46 from the flap 28. Suitable release coatings are sold by Akrosil (Menasha, Wis.) As Silox 4R / O and Sirox C1S.

  Further, the sanitary napkin 20 is preferably provided with means for maintaining the flap 28 in a relationship facing the topsheet of FIG. 1 while being packaged and prior to initial use by the wearer. As used herein, “first use by the wearer” refers to the initial attachment of the sanitary napkin 20 to the undergarment, so that the sanitary napkin 20 is intended to collect vaginal waste. The function may be started.

  One suitable means (not shown) for maintaining the relationship facing the topsheet is to use a small adhesive patch placed on the face of each flap 28 that is generally coextensive with the topsheet 22. Prepare. By bringing this face of the flap 28 into contact with the topsheet 22, the adhesive will direct the flap 28 out of the topsheet 22 until the flap 28 is pulled away by the wearer or premature undesired separation occurs. Adhere to the surface. Any adhesive approved by the Federal Drug Administration for contact with human skin is suitable. The adhesive may be either hot melt or preferably an aqueous latex. Suitable adhesives are sold under the model numbers L8082-02 and H2128-01 by the Findley Adhesives Company (Columbus, Ohio).

With respect to FIG. 2, a more preferred means for maintaining the flaps 28 in a relationship facing the topsheet is that a single release strip that adheres to each patch of adhesive on the flaps 28 and bridges both flaps 28. 46 '. A component, such as a release strip 46 ', is considered "single" if it cannot be split or disassembled without tearing or significant unintentional separation. A single component need not be made from a single material, but such a component cannot be disassembled from the original configuration and then reassembled into that configuration. If components do not overlap and are connected by independent components, they are considered “bridged”.
This single arrangement provides the advantage that the flap 28 cannot be unfolded from the relationship facing the topsheet without separating the single release strip 46 ′, and concomitantly advantageously, the flap 28. The adhesive patch 40 is covered.

  Preferably, but not essential, the release strip 46 ′, or at least the portion of the release strip 46 ′ that bridges the flap 28, is longitudinally bounded by the flap 28. As used herein, components or portions thereof are “bounded longitudinally” by a flap 28 if they do not extend longitudinally outward, ie, away from the lateral centerline of the flap 28. It is thought. Longitudinal bounding by the flap 28 prevents substantial contact between the topsheet 22 and the release strip 46 ', where the adhesive attachment means is not generally located, making the material economically advantageous. Stored.

  It is important that the release strip 46 'be handled conveniently and easily by the wearer. This is because the sanitary napkin 20 is often attached to the crotch portion of the wearer's underwear when the release strip 46 'is removed. In the sanitary napkin 20 having a single release strip 46 'according to the present invention, the wearer can see the flap 28 in the relationship facing the advantageous topsheet of FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein the release strip 46' The release strip 46 'can be seen as it is removed, and further, the flap 28 and adhesive patch 40 can be applied when the flap 28 and adhesive patch 40 are ready to be worn by the wearer. Agent 40 can be seen. The wearer attaches the central adhesive 42 to the crotch portion of his underwear, peels the release strip 46 ', and generally begins with either lateral edge and flaps 28 around the edge of the underwear crotch portion. And flap 28 is attached to the outside of the undergarment using flap adhesive 40.

  The sanitary napkin 20 of the present invention is packaged with a wipe, preferably a cleansing wipe 80. In accordance with the present invention, the wipe is coupled to means for maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet. In this way, as will be shown below, the wipe has minimal additional material components and does not cause the user to experience any inconvenience.

Cleansing wipe 80 is a sanitary wipe that may be used by the wearer to wipe off menstrual blood and / or other bodily excretion from the wearer's body. Wiping of menstrual blood is particularly important as menstrual blood remains on the wearer's body, as it tends to stain the vulva of the wearer's body and be retained on the wearer's skin and pubic hair. In addition, menstrual blood often dries on the skin and in the pubic hair. This makes subsequent cleansing difficult.
The cleansing wipe 80 of the present invention is advantageously associated with means for maintaining the flap 28 in a face-to-face relationship. In one embodiment, the wipe 80 is enclosed in the pouch 70, a portion of which comprises a single release strip 46 '. In another embodiment, the wipe pouch itself also acts as a release strip, whether considered to be “single”.

  In the methods described herein, the convenient inclusion of cleansing wipes in individual sanitary napkins provides several advantages. The wipe 80 of the present invention is provided in such a way as to minimize the amount of extra material required to produce a sanitary napkin and wipe combination. As will be described in more detail below, a portion of the wipe pouch can serve as a means for maintaining the flap 28 in a relationship facing the topsheet (ie, that portion that is also a release strip) Minimize the components of additional materials to napkin products. Moreover, there is almost no difference in the method of attaching the sanitary napkin for the arrangement of the wipe and its containing pouch, regardless of whether the user actually uses the wipe. In fact, the user may choose not to use a wipe, and there is no difference in using a sanitary napkin otherwise. That is, as shown below, the wipe package, ie, pouch 70, can be simply removed as a stripping strip 46 'that would otherwise be removed.

Wipe 80 cleans the body. This increases psychological comfort as well as physical comfort by providing a feeling of cleanliness. Wipes may also be used to reduce wearer's panty stains. One mechanism that causes panty stains is the movement of menstrual blood from the surface of the dirty body to the wearer's panties. In addition, the use of wipes may reduce the odor associated with menstruation.
The cleansing wipe 80 is preferably a wet wipe (ie, containing a liquid) that includes a solution of a water base. The wipe 80 is preferably composed of a nonwoven fabric impregnated with an aqueous cleaning mixture. The nonwoven fabric may be composed of synthetic fibers or natural fibers (such as cellulose). The wipe 80 may be made from a non-woven material similar to, for example, a cosmetic tissue or facial tissue. Less preferred embodiments are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,481,243 issued to Allen on Nov. 6, 1984, and non-aqueous cleansing solutions such as dry wipes or mineral oil. Mention may also be made of wipes containing the emollients. The cleaning mixture may include surfactants, alcohols, fragrances, antibacterial agents, and pH buffering agents.

  The wipe 80 may also contain materials such as silicone that tend to keep menstrual blood from adhering to the wearer's skin and pubic hair. The cleaning mixture may also contain skin conditioning substances similar to those used for hand lotions, or other substances known in the art for inclusion in cleansing wipes. The cleansing wipe 80 is preferably flushable in the toilet (ie, flashable) and is fully decomposed when flushed to the toilet and carried by the sewage system so that no element of the sewage system is clogged.

  In a preferred embodiment, any wrapping material associated with the wipe is both flashable and degradable. Wrapping materials that meet such criteria include siliconized polyvinyl alcohol films, or films coated with polyvinyl alcohol, tissues coated with or impregnated with polyvinyl alcohol, or similar or other water soluble materials. However, it is not limited to these. One material that may be suitable for use both as a cleansing wipe and as its wrapping is described in US Pat. No. 4,755,421 issued to Manning et al. On Jul. 5, 1988. The wet entangled fabric described in No. 1.

  The size of the cleansing wipe 80 can vary. The size of cleansing wipe 80 is preferably about 4 square inches (about 25 square centimeters) or greater, more preferably about 9 square inches (about 50 square centimeters) or greater. Preferably, the cleansing wipe 80 has a dimension of no more than about 225 square inches (about 1,450 square centimeters). More preferably, the cleansing wipe 80 has a dimension of about 16 square inches (about 100 square centimeters) to about 50 square inches (about 320 square centimeters). Most preferably, the dimension of wipe 80 is about 35 square inches (about 225 square centimeters). The wipe is folded in a known and convenient manner that is desired to be placed in a pouch 70 as described below.

  The wipe 80 is packaged in a manner convenient to the wearer for use in attaching the sanitary napkin to the wearer's undergarment. That is, removing and using the wipes of the present invention requires little effort beyond what has already been paid by the user. This is important because users are often interested in speed, ease of use, and separability when replacing sanitary napkins. For example, a user may be in a place such as a section of a public toilet that makes it difficult to move, especially while maintaining cleanliness. At such times, the user does not want to go through the complicated or inconvenient steps for removing or using the wipe while simultaneously installing the sanitary napkin.

  Thus, in order to use the sanitary napkin of the present invention, a user typically removes the release strip 43 (or release liner 48 in an alternative embodiment described below with respect to FIGS. Adhesive 42 is attached to the crotch part of his underwear. The user then removes the pouch 70 with or without removing the release liner 46 '. Depending on the particular configuration as described herein, the release liner may or may not be an element that is entirely separate from the pouch 70. The user then folds the flap around the side edge of the crotch portion of his underwear and attaches the flap to the underside of his underwear if adhesive means is present. The user then uses the wipe provided by opening the pouch, as appropriate, and processes the wipe and package appropriately.

  It is clear that in this way the user is hardly different from the normal procedure of placing a sanitary napkin in his underwear. Users do not have to handle wipes from separate, disconnected packages. In addition, the user removes the release strip anyway, so there is no need to make extra effort to remove unnecessary wipes.

  The drawings show several non-limiting alternative ways of combining the means for maintaining the flaps in relation to the topsheet and the wipe.

  One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 3, which is a cross section of the sanitary napkin of FIG. In this embodiment, the wipe 80 is packaged in a pouch 70, which is preferably sealed by known methods. The pouch 70 is formed by sealing the edge of the pouch cover 72 to the release strip 46 'to define a receiving space in which the wipe 80 is disposed. Thus, in this embodiment, the pouch 70 includes a release strip 46 '.

  The pouch cover 72 can be made from a suitable material such as a polymer film, film laminate, paper, or non-woven and is preferably flashable as discussed above. If the wipe 80 is a wet wipe, i.e. a pre-moistened wipe, the pouch cover 72 (and the pouch 70) must be liquid impermeable. The wipe may be a dry wipe, in which case the pouch cover may be made from a fluid permeable material such as a soft, pliable nonwoven web material.

The pouch cover 72 can be joined to the release strip 46 'in any suitable manner, such as by adhesive, thermal bonding, or ultrasonic bonding. The pouch cover 72 and the release strip 46 'can be made in the pouch 70 in separate unit operations and then attached to the sanitary napkin 20 as a release strip by known methods. However, the wipe 80 and pouch cover 72 (or pouch 70 as disclosed below) are added by known methods in another manufacturing process after the release strip 46 'is placed on the sanitary napkin 20. May be. In one less preferred embodiment, the pouch 70 can be manually affixed to the sanitary napkin.
The pouch cover 72 can include a grip tab (not shown) to assist in grasping the cover for removal. During use, the user may remove the pouch cover 72, use or remove the wipe, and then remove the release strip 46 '. Alternatively, the user may choose to open the pouch by first completely removing the pouch, including the release strip 46 ', and then separating the pouch cover 72 from the release strip 46'.

  In another embodiment, shown in FIG. 4, the pouches 70 preferably have substantially the same dimensions and are joined near their respective peripheral edges by a suitable method, such as by adhesive bonding. It is formed from one pouch material 74 and a second pouch material 75. The pouch 70 is joined to the release strip 46 ′ by any suitable method, such as with adhesive 72. The first pouch material 74 and the second pouch material 75 may be the same. For example, they may both be polymer films, metal foils, or metal coated polymer films. Similarly, it may be a soft, easy-to-bend nonwoven fabric or a nonwoven / film laminate. The first and second pouch materials may be different materials, but any combination should be able to be joined near their respective perimeters, preferably to form a seal.

  In the embodiment disclosed in FIG. 4, the pouch 70 need not be easily removable from the release strip 46 '. During use, the user removes the pouch 70, which can then advantageously affect the removal of the release strip 46 '. The user can then open the pouch with a peel strip that is still bonded, if desired. The user can then simply process the pouch 70 and release strip 46 'as a single unit. However, in another embodiment, the joining means, such as adhesive 72, between the pouch 70 and the release strip 46 'is weaker than the peel strength of the adhesive between the release strip 46' and the backsheet 24. Because it can have peel strength, the user can easily remove the pouch 70 first, use the enclosed wipe 80, and then remove the peel strip 46 '.

  In any of these embodiments, the configuration of the pouch 70 may be any desired shape. For example, the pouch 70 may be square, rectangular, elliptical, circular, or other desired shape in plan view. The pouch may be a simple “wrap” type design or may have an opening covered with an adhesive-attached cover. One approach may include a packet having a line of weakness that has been scored or punched into the upper surface of the pouch 70, which causes the pouch 70 to be tabbed, easy peel label, or other conventional opening mechanism. May be easily opened. If desired, a “dry edge” anchoring mechanism may also be used to facilitate opening of the pouch 70.

In another embodiment shown in FIG. 5, a pouch 70 having two separate receiving spaces, each having a wipe 80 received therein, is formed. In this embodiment, the pouch 70 is formed from three materials: a first pouch material 74, a second pouch material 75, and a third pouch material 76 disposed between the first and second pouch materials. The Each of the first, second, and third pouch materials can have similar dimensions and can be joined near their peripheral edges. As shown in FIG. 5, such an arrangement forms a pouch having two compartments or receiving spaces, in which a wipe 80 can be arranged. In a preferred embodiment, the region bounded by the first pouch material 74 and the third pouch material 76 comprises a wet wipe 82 and the region bounded by the third pouch material 76 and the second pouch material 75 is dry. A wipe 84 is provided. During use, the user may first obtain and use the wet wipe 82 and then obtain and use the provided dry wipe 84 as needed.
As discussed above, for each embodiment where the pouch 70 does not include a portion of the release tape 46 ', whether the user first removes the pouch 70 and then removes the release tape 46', or the release tape 46 '. It is not important whether it is removed together with the pouch 70.

  In one embodiment, it may be desirable to remove the attachment means 46 associated with the flap 28. That is, in some less preferred embodiments, the sanitary napkin may have a flap 28 without attachment adhesive on the flap for attachment to the wearer's undergarment. Nevertheless, the benefits of the present invention can be realized by packaging a sanitary napkin having a flap 28 folded in a relationship facing the topsheet to provide a wipe article as discussed above. In this configuration, the pouch 70 is affixed to the flap 28 by any suitable means including “intrinsically”. By “internally” is meant that there is no benefit from external means such as adhesives. An example of intrinsic bonding occurs when two nonwoven webs are pressed together and a certain amount of fiber entanglement between them facilitates light anchoring. In the preferred method of this embodiment, the pouch 70 is detachably attached to the flap 28. As used herein, “removably applied” is two or more components that may be attached and separated without any component failure or excessive distortion to it. Refers to the state. For example, the pouch 70 can be affixed with a relatively small amount of adhesive that allows the pouch to be removed without damaging the flap material.

  Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention maintains a pair of flaps, each extending from a longitudinal side edge of a sanitary napkin, and a flap having wipes associated therewith, facing the topsheet. And a sanitary napkin having the following means. The flap preferably has attachment means coupled to the garment facing portion. The means for maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet preferably comprises a release strip that bridges at least the distal end of the flap. The wipe article preferably comprises an enclosed pouch with the wipe article disposed therein. The wipe article can be a wet wipe or a dry wipe.

  The sanitary napkin of the present invention having bonded wipes may be provided as individually wrapped absorbent articles. In general, such articles are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,462,166 issued to Minton et al. On Oct. 31, 1995, which is incorporated herein by reference, and the above-mentioned October 1996. This is described in US Pat. No. 5,569,230 issued to Fisher et al. On 29th. With reference to FIGS. 6-8, particular embodiments are described below.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sanitary napkin 20 is overlaid on a peelable wrapper (or “release paper wrap”) 48. (However, the peelable wrapper need not be paper.) The peelable wrap 48 is below the surface facing the outside of the backsheet 24 and is releasably attached to that surface. . In the illustrated embodiment, the peelable packet 48 is slightly larger than the central portion of the sanitary napkin 20 as defined by the longitudinal side edge 30 and the lateral side edge 32.
The peelable packet 48 contacts the adhesive 42 of the backsheet 24 and, optionally, the adhesive 40 of the flap 28 to prevent contamination of the adhesive 40 prior to first use by the wearer. help. Similarly, the peelable wrapper 48 prevents the exposed adhesive 42 from sticking to other parts of the sanitary napkin 20 when the napkin is folded inward.

The peelable wrapper 48 has an outer edge defined by a longitudinal edge 48c and a lateral edge 48d. Preferably, the lateral edges of the peelable packet 48 are juxtaposed with each lateral side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20. This arrangement provides a peelable wrap 48 having a longitudinal extent sufficient to conceal and protect the sanitary napkin 20 in the folded configuration described below.
The packet 48 has facing surfaces. One surface is an inwardly facing surface 48a. The surface facing the inside of the packet 48 faces the surface facing the adhesive 42 and the back sheet 24. The other surface 48b is a surface facing outward. This is on the side opposite the inwardly facing surface and faces away from the sanitary napkin 20.

  Preferably, the inwardly facing surface is release coated to facilitate easy and convenient handling of the peelable wrapper 48, particularly from the adhesives 40 and 42. It has been found that silicon release coatings such as are well known in the art work well. The peelable wrap 48 may be area coated with a release coating only in the areas of the adhesives 40 and 42 or, if desired, the entire inwardly facing surface may be fully release coated. The peelable wrapper 48 may be made from film, kraft paper, calendered paper, or other materials as are well known in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed invention.

One suitable peelable packet 48 is made from roll paper or machined paper having a basis weight of about 40.7 × 10 ³ kg per square meter (25 pounds per 3,000 square feet). The inward facing surface of the wrap may be coated with a release coating such as silicon. Suitable release coated wrapping materials are commercially available as "SILOX" 4R / O and Sirox C1S by Akrosil (Menasha, Wis.).

  The peelable packet 48 may be made from one or more sheets of material. For example, the wrap 48 has two components comprising the wrap 48 as described herein combined with a conventional release strip that covers the adhesive 42 attached to the inward facing surface of the wrap 48. May be provided. Preferably, however, the peelable packet 48 comprises a single sheet that covers the adhesive 42 and also serves as a package for the sanitary napkin 20.

  With continued reference to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the peelable wrapper 48 wraps around at least one, preferably each longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20 in a C-shaped fold 50. Is seen. As used herein, “C-shaped fold” refers to a component configuration that folds on itself to provide twice the thickness and between layers of the folded component. You may have the heterogeneous component pinched | interposed into.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, the sanitary napkin 20 and the peelable packet 48 are preferably arranged equally and symmetrically and folded around the longitudinal centerline 34. In the C-folded arrangement of FIG. 7, the entire backsheet 24 is formed by a peelable wrapper 48 and a portion of the topsheet 22 juxtaposed at the longitudinal side edge 30 covered by the peelable wrapper 48. Covered.

  As used herein, “peelable” means that the first component may separate from the second component at least once without causing either component to break or excessive distortion. Refers to the state. The described arrangement provides the advantage that one entire major surface, particularly the surface coupled to the backsheet 24, is protected by a peelable wrapper 48. The longitudinal side edge 30 of the sanitary napkin 20 is similarly protected. In addition, a portion of the topsheet 22 is protected by a peelable wrapper 48. Furthermore, in this arrangement, a significant portion of the peelable wrapper 48 eliminates the bulky package or area of the peelable wrapper 48 that should be dedicated to sealing the package, so that the lateral direction of the sanitary napkin 20 It does not extend outward.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, the sanitary napkin 20 and the peelable packet 48 may be folded around two fold lines that are spaced apart and face sideways. As used herein, the term "folded line with a space and facing laterally" refers to a line that is generally parallel to the lateral direction and offset in the longitudinal direction, and the sanitary napkin 20 and peelable in the vicinity thereof. The wrap 48 is generally folded.

When the sanitary napkin 20 is placed in the space and folded in the vicinity of the fold line oriented in the lateral direction, it results in a folded arrangement that defines three halves 51 and 52, with the middle halves 51 having two Located in the middle of the outer trisection 52 and bounded by them. The outer trisection 52 may be described in more detail as an inner outer trisection 52a and an outer outer trisection 52b, or more simply, the first trisection and the first. It may be described as three or three equal parts.
The middle trisection 51 is therefore provided with a second trisection. As used herein, the inner outer halves 52 and outer outer halves 52 are centered when the sanitary napkin 20 and the peelable packet 48 are in the folded configuration of FIG. Will be described in relation to The inner outer trisection 52a is generally adjacent to the central trisection 51 and is intermediate between the central trisection 51 and the outer outer trisection 52b when folded. Conversely, the outer outer trisection 52b is relatively further from the central trisection 51 because of the inner outer trisection 52a.

  In the folded arrangement as shown in FIG. 9, the package has two main surfaces facing each other, one defined by the outer outer trisection 52b and one by the middle trisection 51. Is defined. The arrangement of FIG. 9 results in a packaged sanitary napkin 20 having an e-shaped fold comprising a peelable packet 48 having a corresponding e-shaped fold. The peelable packet 48 is preferably of a longitudinal dimension sufficient to overlay one outer trisection 52 and a central trisection 51. More preferably, the peelable wrap 48 is of sufficient longitudinal dimension to overlap all three halves 51 and 52 so that the adhesive 40 or 42 is not exposed.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the peelable packet 48 may further comprise means for maintaining the sanitary napkin 20 and the peelable packet 48 in the folded configuration described above. Suitable means for maintaining the folded configuration include hook and loop mechanism fasteners, heat and / or pressure seals, and tab-shaped configurations such as those sold under the registered trademark of VELCRO. An adhesive or an adhesive 56 juxtaposed with the longitudinal edge of the peelable packet 48 may be mentioned. The adhesive 56 may be placed on the longitudinal edge of the peelable packet that folds over the topsheet 22 and then faces outward. In one approach, the adhesive 56 may be applied to the outer trisection 52 so that when the inner outer trisection 52a is folded over the central trisection 51, such trisection. The parts 51 and 52a are releasably attached to each other, and the adhesive is externally separated in such a manner that the outer outer trisection 52b is releasably attached to the inner outer trisection 52a. It is juxtaposed with the minute 52b.

Alternatively, the adhesive 56 may be applied to the central trisection 51 and the outer outer trisection 52b. The adhesive 56 may be applied in a continuous strip (as shown), an intermittent strip, or may be a single location. The shape to which the adhesive 56 is applied is not critical and maintains the folded configuration until it is desired to conveniently open the sanitary napkin 20 and peelable wrapper 56 for initial use by the wearer. It is only important to have sufficient peel strength.
In one variation, the adhesive 56 may further include and be disposed on a tab 55 that extends longitudinally beyond the lateral edges of the outer outer halves 52b. The adhesive 56 of the longitudinal tab 55 beyond such lateral edges is affixed to the exposed surface of the inner outer halves 52a.

  Like the sanitary napkin described with respect to FIGS. 1-5, the individually wrapped absorbent article described also includes a wipe article coupled thereto, a wipe article disposed within the bonded pouch 70, Alternatively, it also has a wipe article that at least partially serves as a release strip 46 '. The embodiment shown in cross section in FIG. 7 corresponds, for example, to the embodiment shown in FIG. Without repeating the description provided above, individually wrapped embodiments of the present invention may have the same pouch and wipe article configurations as the embodiments described with respect to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 7, release paper 46 ′ bridges at least the distal end of wing 28 and partially covers wing adhesive 40. However, the release paper does not spread over or cover any part of the peelable wrapper 48. Thus, the peelable packet 48 can be spread and removed without disturbing the release paper 46 'or the wipes associated therewith. Thus, during use, the wearer may proceed to remove the peelable wrap 48, place the sanitary napkin on the crotch portion of his underwear, and then remove the release liner and / or wipes.

The wipe article for the individually wrapped embodiment of the present invention preferably comprises a cleansing wipe 80 as described above. Similarly, the pouch 70 comprises materials and configurations as described above. Further, as described above with respect to the sanitary napkin of FIGS. 1-5, in less preferred embodiments, the individually wrapped embodiment wing adhesive 40 may be omitted.
Thus, in one embodiment, the present invention is convenient as an individually packaged sanitary napkin that has a pair of flaps folded by means having a wiped article coupled thereto and maintained in a relationship facing the topsheet. Can be well explained. The peelable wrapper serves as a release paper for the adhesive fasteners placed on the backsheet, and the wrapper can be folded near the longitudinal edge of the sanitary napkin. The entire package of sanitary napkin and peelable wrap is folded in three and laminated into a convenient, relatively thin, single-use package.

  In any of the embodiments described above, the peeling means for the flaps 28 can be directly attached to the peelable wrapper 48 in a suitable configuration. An example of such a configuration is further described in US Pat. No. 6,074,376.

  While particular embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, various indicia, including logos, printed ones, and embossed designs, can be included on the cover of the pouch 70 disclosed herein. Similarly, the pouch can have multipurpose wipes, such as cleaning wipes and fragrance wipes, each provided within a suitably configured pouch 70.

While the specification concludes with claims that particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed that the present invention will be better understood by the following description of preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: In the drawings, like reference numerals denote like elements, similar parts are indicated by a prime (') symbol, related parts are indicated by alphabets, and adhesive is indicated by phantom lines.
It is the upper surface top view which notched and showed partially the sanitary napkin by this invention. 1 is a top plan view of a sanitary napkin according to the present invention having a single release strip that bridges a flap. FIG. It is a cross-sectional view of section 3-3 of the sanitary napkin of FIG. It is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the sanitary napkin of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the sanitary napkin of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a top plan view, partially cut away, of another embodiment of a sanitary napkin according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of section 7-7 of the sanitary napkin of FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a partially folded configuration. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention in a fully folded configuration. FIG.

Claims (10)

An absorbent article having a body facing surface, a garment facing surface, a length, a width, two longitudinal side edges,
A liquid permeable topsheet;
A liquid-impermeable backsheet bonded to the topsheet;
An absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;
A pair of flaps, each extending from a longitudinal side edge and folded over the topsheet in a relationship facing the topsheet;
An absorbent article comprising an enclosed pouch for releasably affixing to the flap and having the wipe disposed therein and maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet.   The absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein each of the flaps has a garment facing portion and attachment means disposed on the garment facing portion.   The absorbent article according to claim 2, wherein the attachment means comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive.   The absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the pouch is hermetically sealed.   The absorbent article according to claim 1, wherein the wipe is a dry wipe. An individually packaged sanitary napkin,
A sanitary napkin having a body facing surface, a garment facing surface, a length, a width, and two longitudinal side edges, the absorbent article comprising:
A liquid permeable topsheet;
A liquid impervious backsheet bonded to the topsheet and having an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface;
An absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet;
A pair of flaps, each extending from a longitudinal side edge and folded over the topsheet in a relationship facing the topsheet;
An enclosed pouch for maintaining the flap in a relationship facing the topsheet , releasably attached to the flap, and wherein the wiping article is disposed therein ;
The backsheet having a longitudinal dimension, a transverse dimension, and an inwardly facing surface, an outwardly facing surface, a pair of longitudinal side edges, a pair of end edges, and a pair of end parts. A peelable packet releasably affixed to an adhesive fastener on the outwardly facing surface, wherein only the peelable packet is near at least one of the longitudinal edges of the sanitary napkin The sanitary napkin and the peelable wrap are folded in a C shape near a longitudinal axis to wrap around the at least one of the longitudinal edges, and the wrap includes the first, second, and third wraps. A sanitary napkin that is folded in the vicinity of two transverse axes formed in three equal parts.   The absorbent article according to claim 6, wherein each of the flaps has a garment facing portion and attachment means disposed on the garment facing portion.   The absorbent article according to claim 7, wherein the attachment means comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive.   The absorbent article according to claim 6, wherein the pouch is hermetically sealed.   The absorbent article according to claim 6, wherein the wipe is a dry wipe.

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